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Heretic Happy Hour is an unapologetically irreverent, crass, and sometimes profound conversation about the intersection of culture and the Christian faith. Hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano, alongside a rotating panel of guest hosts that include theologians and therapists, professors and prophets, mystics and misfits, pull no punches and leave no stones unturned. For some serious sacred cow-tipping, there’s nothing better than spending an hour of your time with us. New shows every T ...
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#192: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My with John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt
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On this week's panel, we are joined by the illustrious panel of John Fugelsang, Jesse Dollemore, and Doug Pagitt to talk about the similarities and differences between fascist movements like Nazism and MAGA. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon …
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith answer a message into the hotline, then spend 45 minutes talking about food. You won't believe what Keith's idea of a good pizza is! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. To save 10% on Keith's Square 2 course, use prom…
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#193: The Gospel of Mary with Candida Moss and Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
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On today's show, Keith and Matthew sit down with Candida Moss and Libbie Schrader, two experts on the Gospel of Mary (Magdalene?). If you love the Gnostic texts, Christian history, and all that deliciously nerdy stuff, tune in for a deep dive into your favorite topics. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. W…
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#923 - "DNC COVID Aftermath!, Project 2025 Hidden Camera Footage, A$$hole of Today feat. Judge Kenneth King, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Jayne Arendt-Verhelst!"
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Jesse and Brittany discuss their trip to the DNC, Donald Trump's growing fear and inability to handle Vice President Kamala Harris, hidden video exposing the true intentions behind Project 2025 and its firm connection to Donald Trump, A$$hole of Today feat. Judge Kenneth King, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Minnesota Bus Driver Jayne Arendt-Verhelst.…
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SUNDAY MATT: Works of the Flesh Explained
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we talk about the works of the flesh from Galatians 5, and why it probably doesn't mean what you may have originally thought it meant. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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BONUS SHOW: MAGA, Fascism, and Nazis Oh My!
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In today's bonus show, we recap the first three days of the DNC, as well as take a text from a listener. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! If you’ve ever deconstructed your faith you know it’s not easy. But just imagine if you could have people to guide you through you…
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LIVE WATCH PARTY: The God Squad, Live, Day 4 of the DNC
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COME HANG OUT WITH US LIVE TONIGHT! One night only! Keith and Matthew, along with Dillon and Desimber from The God Squad, are going live during the DNC. Day 4. Thursday. Join us at www.godsquadpod.com and hang out, from 5 PM PST/8 PM EST until the end of the Democratic National Convention! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail…
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we explore the difference between "works of the flesh" and "fruit of the spirit," and how Christians can be so cruel. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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BONUS SHOW: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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In today's bonus show, your fearless leaders take two texts, talk about DEI, and come up with a brilliant plan to troll Rapture theologians. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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#191: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Deshonna Collier-Goubil, Desimber Rose, and Sandhya Jha
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are under attack in America, and if Project 2025 is implemented, things will get even worse. In this episode, we chat with professor Deshonna Collier-Goubil, as well as former HHH hosts Desimber Rose and Sandhya Jha, to wrestle with this growing threat. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at …
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, we go to church to talk about how orthopraxy is more crucial than orthodoxy when it comes to the Christian faith. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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In today's bonus show, Keith and Matt take a text, respond to an audio clip, and answer a voicemail caller that takes some issue with our recent stance on the show. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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#190: Religious Trauma and Abuse with Dr. Mark Karris and Dr. Tiffany Y. Brooks
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Religious Abuse and Trauma go hand in hand. This week, our hosts sit down with doctors Mark Karris and Tiffany Y. Brooks to discuss the religious trauma that stems from abuse in the church. Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions about trauma and abuse, and may be troubling to some listeners. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, lea…
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BONUS INTERVIEW: The Heretic of Love with Thomas Jay Oord
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Author Thomas Jay Oord was recently put on trial for affirming the LGBTQI+ community. In this special episode, Keith Giles interviews Thomas to hear the details of his heresy trial with the Church of the Nazarene. To follow Thomas Jay Oord's work, head on over to his official website. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (…
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#922 - "DNC!, Sean Grayson's Past, Trump's Racist and Sexist Attacks, and We're Walz-Pilled!"
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Jesse and Brittany discuss their upcoming trip to the DNC in Chicago, a listener email regarding conflicting feelings about President Biden stepping aside, a follow-up related to Officer Sean Grayson's extensive misconduct history, Donald Trump's various media appearances over the past week showing his firm adherence to racism and sexism as a prima…
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SUNDAY MATT: Trump and Black Journalists, Christians and Women, and So Many Thoughts
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer talks about all the things people are talking about: the dumpster fire that was Trump's interview with Black journalists, the dumpster fire that is the Christian response to a woman boxer, and the dumpster fire that often rages in my head as I try to sort through the most ridiculous timeline…
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Today's show recaps the main Tuesday show, MAGA vs. Women, and takes a call into the hotline. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on PatheosBy Keith Giles, Matthew J. Distefano
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BOOKWORM: "Alien Phonics Primer" by Darrell Epp
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In this very first installment of "Bookworm," Keith sits down with Canadian poet Darrell Epp to discuss his new book, Alien Phonics Primer. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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#189: MAGA vs. Women with Eve_wasframed, April Ajoy, and Kristina Hart
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Our panelists expose the misogynistic rhetoric of MAGA Christianity and their escalating war on women. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! To pick up Keith's best-selling book on Thomas, click here. Pre-order April's book, Star Spangled Jesus. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon …
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SUNDAY MATT: The Razing of Happy Woods Farm
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Today's "Sunday Matt" is as raw as it gets. As your producer, I apologize for forgetting to use the same expensive microphone I generally use, but the oversight just goes to show you how upset I was in this episode. Please forgive the less than professional audio quality. I really am upset and I need you to know why; it's important to me. Episode N…
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BONUS SHOW: God and the Gay Christian
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Today's show features a text, a voicemail, and a conversation about what it would be like if Christians followed the Sermon on the Mount. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on PatheosBy Matthew J. Distefano, Keith Giles
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Jesse and Brittany discuss an update on Brett #1 and the POSITIVE aspects of their Scotland trip, the recent police killing of Sonya Massey and the subsequent arrest and firing of Officer Sean Grayson, the aftermath of President Biden stepping down, and Vice President Kamala Harris taking over including the failures of JD Vance to be charismatic, t…
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#188: God and the Gay Christian with Brandan Robertson, Jennifer Knapp, and Flamy Grant
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What if the Queer movement and the Deconstruction movement were both answers to our prayers for revival and the next step in the spiritual evolution of the Christian faith pointing us to greater inclusiveness and more Christlike love? If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! …
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SUNDAY MATT: How Can You Support Women and Trump?
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In this edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer rants about how support for Trump and women is an oxymoron. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on PatheosBy Matthew J. Distefano
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